- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Washington, MO
Washington West Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293111002295
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington West Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington West Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington West Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Washington, MO.
School address
District: Washington · Missouri
NCES ID 293111002295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Washington West Elementary shrank from 452 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-14.2%).
Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 293111002295 · Washington, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 10.5:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High School (1,263 students)
Washington West Elementary shrank from 452 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-14.2%). Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Washington West Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
1,263 students
- Washington Mid 505
Washington Middle
505 students
- South Point El 425
South Point Elementary
425 students
- This school 399
Washington West Elementary
399 students
- Clearview Elem 295
Clearview Elementary
295 students
- Marthasville E 189
Marthasville Elementary
189 students
What this shows Washington West Elementary reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington West Elementary compares
Washington West Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 31% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Missouri - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,537
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Washington West Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington reports $13,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington West Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Point Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clearview Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marthasville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington West Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Washington
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington West Elementary
How many students attend Washington West Elementary?
Washington West Elementary has 399 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Washington, MO. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), down 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington West Elementary is 10.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington West Elementary?
31.6% of students at Washington West Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington West Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Washington West Elementary is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Washington, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington West Elementary?
Washington West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington West Elementary rank among public schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington West Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Washington, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington?
Besides Washington West Elementary, Washington also operates Washington High School (1,263 students), Washington Middle (505 students), and South Point Elementary (425 students). See the Washington district page for the complete list.